Suggest Saving Opioids for Severe Pain During Pregnancy
March 2015
You'll see more caution about using opioids during pregnancy.
Opioids (codeine, oxycodone, etc) are often considered second-line after acetaminophen for treating pain during pregnancy.
But during EARLY pregnancy, opioids are linked to a small increase in neural tube defects and possibly other birth defects.
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